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HiAOOS 2025

Master’s student Christoffer Aaseth’s first ever ‘business trip’ turned into the voyage of a lifetime with Kongsberg Discovery and the HiAOOS 2025 Arctic research team. Here he describes how innovation – both in technology and on the ice – collaboration and collective commitment can help unlock understanding at the edges of the Earth.

KONGSBERG proposes stock exchange listing of its maritime business and consolidation of Defence & Aerospace and Discovery into a technology- and defence company

30 October 2025 - Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (“KONGSBERG”) today proposes the establishment of two focused and independent companies, each positioned to seize global growth opportunities within their respective markets. The Board proposes to demerge and list Kongsberg Maritime on the Euronext Oslo Stock Exchange, while consolidating Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Kongsberg Discovery into a single entity.

Financial Results Q3 2025: Strong growth driven by defence and robust order intake

KONGSBERG (OSE: KOG) delivers a 12 percent revenue growth in the third quarter compared to the same quarter last year. The growth was driven by a 38 per cent increase in operating revenues in Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, where there was a good increase in deliveries related to both missiles and air defence. All business areas delivered solid order intake, with a book/bill above 1 in the quarter. Contracts related to the weapon stations, integrated vessel deliveries to the newbuild market, and underwater contracts were key drivers for order intake in the quarter.  

125 years of ocean research

For 125 years, the Institute of Marine Research has monitored the oceans, collected data and built knowledge about marine ecosystems.

New HUGIN for the University of Gothenburg to Replace “Ran”

The purchase contract is currently being signed for the HUGIN underwater vehicle with a 3000-meter range, which will replace “Ran”, lost under an Antarctic glacier in 2024. A major donation from Voice of the Ocean, along with insurance funds, now enables researchers at the University of Gothenburg to plan new expeditions.

HUGIN: Safeguarding our critical undersea infrastructure

From the fibre-optic cables that connect the world to the pipelines that power it, we are becoming increasingly dependent on these invisible assets. These critical subsea infrastructures are vulnerable, and monitoring them is no small task. Fortunately, there are various tools that make the job easier. The HUGIN family is one of them.

Driving multibeam innovation with FEMME 2026

Kongsberg Discovery has now issued a call for papers for FEMME 2026, providing a unique stage for third-party multibeam specialists to engage with this niche global gathering.

Defining reliability

Trust is everything when operating Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) on commercial missions. Deep Sea Vision's Craig Wallace explains why.

MBR receives U.S. Department of Defense certification

Kongsberg Discovery today announced that its Mobile Broadband Radio (MBR) MK3 series has received DD1494 certification from the United States Department of Defense (DoD), authorizing the systems for use across U.S. military operations.

‘Ears in the ocean’ to boost global safety and sustainability

Kongsberg Discovery is targeting a global roll out of advanced passive acoustic technology, helping markets such as the oil, gas and naval sectors detect operational anomalies from the outset, safeguarding critical subsea assets and environments. The push comes with the full integration of Bergen, Norway’s Naxys Technologies into the company, following on from its acquisition in January this year.

Accelerating innovation

Strengthening our capabilities for detection and interpretation of complex underwater environments by expanding our product portfolio with electromagnetic sensors.  

AUV Production in US

Kongsberg Discovery has decided to start production of HUGIN, an autonomous underwater vehicle, in the U.S. This strategic decision reflects the commitment to supporting the growing demand for advanced subsea technology in the U.S. market.